Patents by Inventor Clyde Burdine

Clyde Burdine has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self-propelled trench box
    Patent number: 5336023
    Abstract: A self-propelled trench box includes a pair of side panel enclosures and respective drive tracks mounted within the enclosures. The drive tracks are powered by a compact hydraulic drive mechanism mounted within the trench box to move the trench box in either direction within the trench. A plurality of track path plows are mounted to each side panel enclosure to clear loose material from the paths of the drive tracks to facilitate movement of the trench box within the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventor: Clyde Burdine